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Lost and Found

The morning woods was crackling with unknown sounds. Then I heard a rustling sound in the leaves. The sound of footsteps was getting louder, It wasn’t a something, it was someone. Suddenly a large man fell to the ground. His leg was bleeding, all he said was trap. Cool water from my canteen brought him back. A small trap, it hadn’t broken the bone. I stopped the bleeding, cleaned, and wrapped the wound, then slowly moved him over by the fire. I ask him, “do you feel like eating yet?” “Yes, but more water first”, he muttered. The food and water gave him energy, Now it was time to ask what had happened. “I was hiking and blazing a new trail. I pitched by backpack at a bear and ran. I got away while he explored my pack. That’s when I got lost a few days ago. I was getting weak from hunger and thirst, when I stepped into the trap and passed out. I managed to pry the trap open with sticks, Then wandered in the night ‘till you found me. It’s a miracle, I was guided here. I wandered lost and hurt, but now I’m found.

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Date: 6/19/2022 6:59:00 AM
An event that will leave you Puzzled... It sounds like he went through a lot of pain. Without a doubt, in his eyes, you were indeed a herald from God who had been sent to assist him in the midst of his difficulty. I am inspired by the selfless nature that you possess, Bill...
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Bill Baker
Date: 6/19/2022 10:26:00 AM
Thank you for the kind comments my friend. I seem to be moving towards a more selfless life, but I must admit, it took awhile to kick in. lol
Date: 6/13/2022 7:49:00 AM
It was destiny for you both ~thanks for sharing your story, glad it all turned out well. :)Paulette
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Date: 6/16/2022 1:04:00 PM
Right place, right time. Just like being here on Poetry Soup. When the time was right, I started posting. I've read more heartfelt poetry over this first 6 months here than in my whole life and posted a few hundred poems. Have a blessed day my friend. Bill
Date: 6/12/2022 1:02:00 AM
A modern day miracle my friend -- so glad this man found you it was destined that you be there at that time and date. Blessings Milton and hugs Jennifer
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Bill Baker
Date: 6/14/2022 12:58:00 PM
I do the same thing every once in a while, Jennifer. Thank you, for apologizing, but it's fine. Hugs, Bill
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/14/2022 2:46:00 AM
I Was apologising that I called you Milton, I probably called Milton Bill! Jenn.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/12/2022 4:10:00 PM
Bill I apologise this was meant for you sometimes I just get a gap and write comments hastily but this honest mistake was intended for your awesome write. Hugs Jennifer
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Bill Baker
Date: 6/12/2022 7:54:00 AM
Thank you, my friend, for your blessings and comments. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Date: 6/11/2022 8:59:00 PM
A bewildering experience....He must have suffered a lot. Definitely to him you were a messenger sent by God to help him in his trouble. I admire the good Samaritan in you dear Bill....
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Date: 6/12/2022 7:53:00 AM
When I become aware of a need that I can help with, I try to respond in a loving and caring way. Like all of us, sometimes I fail. :-( Thanks for your mindful comments my dear friend. Bill
Date: 6/11/2022 2:21:00 PM
Sounds like you were an Angel for him Bill, possibly an answer to a prayer. God does work in mysterious ways. I really enjoyed this amazing tale. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/12/2022 7:50:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. Sometimes we don't know how God is using us, or how He is using others to help us. Smiles ~ Blesings Bill
Date: 6/11/2022 9:23:00 AM
Close call. Metaphorically speaking, we too have lost our way, enmeshed by illusions, hoping to be rescued by …
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Date: 6/12/2022 7:48:00 AM
So true my friend. Many different ways to experience the feeling of lostness. Thanks for the comments. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Date: 6/10/2022 12:14:00 PM
Wow he was fortunate indeed. Well written Bill :)
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Date: 6/10/2022 2:37:00 PM
Yep, bears are unpredictable, and running into someone else while lost is fate are blessed. Thanks for the comment, Heidi. Have a great weekend my friend. Bill
Date: 6/10/2022 10:06:00 AM
Wonderful tale of the wild Bill.
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Date: 6/10/2022 12:02:00 PM
Thank you, Kenneth. You never know what will happen when you go camping or hiking in a wooded and mountainous area. Have a great day my friend. Bill
Date: 6/9/2022 7:58:00 PM
Hi Bill, Devine intervention, perhaps? My guess is a wonderful survivalist. Bill I saw what you did for Robert Gorelick, that was so nice of you, he is a real gentleman...as they say, we must return the kindness. Anaya
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Date: 6/10/2022 8:03:00 AM
Thank you for your comments, Anaya. Robert is quite the Limerick poet. Happy to read others poetry when I find some time. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Date: 6/9/2022 5:01:00 PM
What an engaging and compelling story you told via free verse! I gasped when I read the last stanza remembering the many times in my life when I was guided to a particular place, person, or situation. I'm reminded that miracles happen daily, and I take comfort in those. Thanks for such a wonderful poem!
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Date: 6/9/2022 7:27:00 PM
Thank you, my sweet Sara. You make my day! Bill
Date: 6/9/2022 3:25:00 PM
Hello Bill you are his guardian angel you saved his life. He will always remember you. Your poetess friend. Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/10/2022 10:33:00 AM
Hello Bill, Yes thankyou , I am doing well. You are welcome my poet friend. Hugs --Darlene
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Bill Baker
Date: 6/9/2022 4:39:00 PM
Thank you, my poetess friend, for the kind comment. Hope your week is going well. Hugs, Bill
Date: 6/9/2022 10:48:00 AM
An enjoyable read Bill, he was one lucky guy and was lucky you found him. Tom
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Date: 6/9/2022 4:38:00 PM
Thanks for the comment, Tom. I had a similar situation once where I was the one that was found. Not a game trap but passed out and vulnerable. Hope all is well with you and yours Tom. Bill

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